Tag: Biology

  • Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) | Soyuz 2.1a | Bion-M No. 2

    Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) | Soyuz 2.1a | Bion-M No. 2

    Bion-M is the next generation of Russian biological research satellites. While retaining the Vostok/Zenit-derived reentry module of the earlier Bion, the propulsion module has been replace by a Yantar type module, which provides maneuvering capabilities and longer mission support. The mission duration has been increased to up to 6 months by using solar cells for…